Fundamentals of Speech (SPC1608)
Kimberly B. Dumas
Class Syllabus – Fall Term 2012
Tuesday 7:00pm – 9:45pm
Instructor: Kimberly Dumas
Office: Building one Rm 131
Valencia Community College, West Campus
Email: kdumas2@valenciacollege.edu
Common Course Number: SPC1608
Course Title:
Fundamentals of Speech
Prerequisite(s): None
Contact Hour Breakdown: CR 3
CLASS
LAB
Discipline: Speech
Catalog Description: This course explores oral communication principles
common to speaking and listening. It emphasizes listening techniques as well as
the preparation and delivery techniques for extemporaneous speaking. This
course will also further develop mastery of Valencia’s four Student Core
Competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, and Act)
Major Topics/ Concepts/ Skills/ Issues
Audience and Contextual Analysis
Develop, Organize, and Support Verbal Message
Ethical Responsibilities
Extemporaneous Delivery of Informative Speech with Presentational Aids
Extemporaneous Delivery of Persuasive Message
Required Materials
1.
Textbook: Gregory, H. (2010). Public Speaking for College and Career,
9th Edition.
McGraw Hill: New York, NY.
2.
Access to Blackboard (Learning Modules, Discussion Postings,
Assignments)
3.
Flash Drive: Speech presentations will be video recorded for evaluation
purposes. *optional video tape
Student Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify methods for overcoming speech anxiety.
2.
Examine how to analyze and identify the audience for a specific speech.
3.
Learn how to use new strategies to strengthen language in personal
speaking styles.
4.
To practice and maintain the academic integrity of a communication
course, including keeping a running record of points earned, according to exams,
activities, and speeches
5.
Construct/deliver informative speeches and outlines.
6.
Construct/deliver persuasive speeches and outlines.
7.
Evaluate appropriate persuasive strategies to appeal to audience
reasoning; construct valid arguments; recognize and avoid the use of fallacies of
reasoning
8.
Use appropriate persuasive strategies to appeal to audience emotions in
an ethical manner
9.
Explore how to be critical consumers of public communication.
10.
Analyze the use of a message and evaluate the appropriate use of
technology for delivery
Instructional Methods
Instruction will start promptly. Please see Appendix A-F for chapter reading and
grading rubrics.
The class begins with objectives, and outline of the class activity, and reminder of
any assignments. Lectures begin with vocabulary terms and concepts referenced
in the required reading. Lecture will introduce new material and provide several
“brain breaks” i.e. activities essential to create speech outlining. After the lecture
has given an overview to the concepts, students will use question/answer and
interactive activities to further posit the coursework. In addition, small groups will
analyze speech content, organizational methods, and nonverbal delivery. Each
class concludes with an open question/ answer time.
When speeches are presented, any tardy student must enter before or after the
speech. Any direct interruption of a speech will result in the loss of participation
points.
During speeches and lecture, if a student interrupts or practices any behavior
inappropriate (see Code of Conduct) for a public speaking audience, that student
will be asked to leave. If the student continues the behavior, or refuses to leave,
he/she can lose all participation points regardless of completed assignments.
Attendance Policy
If you are absent or tardy for any reason, you are still responsible for the material
covered and any announcements made. Students may NOT make-up any
missed class activity, exam, or assignment due to absences or tardies, unless
official, written documentation of emergency (e.g., hospitalization document) is
provided within 48 hours of the absence. Excessive absences (4 or more)
without appropriate documentation will result in withdrawal from the course. The
withdrawal deadline for a “W” grade is November 2nd, 2012.
Speech make-up policy
Contact your instructor within 48 hours of the scheduled speech time to be
considered for a make up, which carries a 25% late penalty. The student may
make up the speech without the grade penalty when official, written
documentation of the emergency (e.g., hospitalization documents) is presented.
Failing to give the "make up" speech on the assigned make-up day will result in a
"0." Students are allowed to make-up only one speech during the term.
Student Code of Classroom Conduct
Students will abide by Valencia’s Code of Classroom Conduct.
(http://www.valenciacc.edu/policies/PDF/10-18.pdf). According to College Policy
6Hx28: (10-18), all forms of academic dishonesty and misconduct are prohibited
at Valencia Community College. Academic dishonesty includes, but it is not
limited to, plagiarism, cheating, and furnishing false information. All speeches
must be the student’s original work. Please remember that it is unethical to
abstract a speech from an outside source and pretend is your own work,
therefore plagiarized speeches will result in a “0.” Disruptive or distracting
activities such as "side discussions which are irrelevant to the subject matter of
the class, that distract from the learning process, or impede or hinder the ability
of other students to obtain the full benefit of the educational presentation” may
result in a grade reduction or, in extreme cases, a grade of "F" in the course
(1006.60, FS). Disruptions during student speech presentations (including,
but not limited to entering or leaving the classroom, cell phones or any other
electronic devices, or "side discussions which are irrelevant to the subject matter
of the class, that distract from the learning process, or impede or hinder the
ability of other students to obtain the full benefit of the educational presentation”)
will result in a 15-point deduction from own speech (per occurrence).
Grading Content
Informative Speech #1…………………………….15%
Informative Speech #2 with presentational aid…15%
Informative Speech #3 with power point……..….15%
Persuasive Speech #1 with presentational aid…15%
Exam/ Test 1………………………………………..30%
Participation/ assignments………………………..10%
Total…………………………………………..……100%
150 points
150 points
150 points
150 points
300 points
100 points
1000 points
Speech Criteria
General
Use appropriate time to set-up, deliver, and exit each presentation
to avoid time penalties (and to keep the audience as listeners). Speech time is
calculated at the beginning of the speech not the “set up” and may not include
time for video presentation or demonstrations. Set up times may vary due to the
nature of the speech. Rubric of presentation representing verbal and nonverbal
communication acts as a guideline and evaluation for your outline and topic as
seen in Appendix B. Appendix B for each speech is available per request. Typed
outlines are required and included as 25% of grade.
Informative Speech 1
3-5 minutes Use appropriate time to set-up,
deliver, and exit each presentation. This speech will consist of a thesis, two-three
main points, transitions, and conclusion. The informative speech is for the
purpose of informing the audience of a topic/ subject familiar to the student who
is presenting.
Informative Speech 2 & 3
5-7 minutes This speech will consist of a
thesis, three-five main points, preview of points, transitions/ sign posts, visual aid/
artifact, and a conclusion. This informative speech topic must be determined no
later than the previous class before the presentation. Any changes must be
approved by the instructor in a written document (email me).
Persuasive Speech 1
7-9 minutes This speech will consist of a
thesis, counter-arguments , citations from three or more valid sources,
transitions, and conclusion. The persuasive speech is for the purpose of
influencing the attitude of the audience. Students may vary organizational
method but must include a graph (pie, bar, etc.) in the visual aid.
Use appropriate time to set-up, deliver, and exit each presentation. If speech
exceeds 15 minutes, instructor may stop the speech. The sources (at least three)
for the presentation must be determined the week before the presentation. Any
changes must be approved by the instructor (before the speech is presented to
the audience).
Outlines
Typed, 10-12 point sans serif fonts, with name,
speech number, topic, and date of presentation is required. MLA standards apply
to all works in bibliography and cited portions within the body of the outline and
visual aids.
Minimum of three credible research sources must be used. Two of the
three sources must be from news reports from the past five years.
Bibliography (Works Cited Page) MLA format. (Page 114 in your
textbook)
Hard copies of all research sources used must be included in the
documentation file. See Appendix A-B. See sample below.
Exam
There is one written exam that consists of 50-100 questions. Questions are
ORGANIZATON 30 PTS
* Introduction
* Open with impact
Focus
* Connect
Body
* Preview
* * * Main Points
* Conclusion
* Summarize
____/ 30
pts
* Close with impact
USE OF SUPPORT 30 PTS
SOURCES
* Resources,* Support, *credibility
10 pts each
Visual Aids
30 PTS
*Adds to message
*Used at appropriate time
*Enough for audience/ visible
*points vary per speech/ see note card
use and nonverbal communication for
first speech
Delivery
30 PTS
Verbal
Nonverbal
Overall
Timing
30 PTS
Set up & breakdown (use of equipment)
Began on time (late or delayed)
Ended on time (> time allowed)
Outline (30 points)
*points vary per speech and will
change for persuasive speech
____/ 30
pts
10 pts each
____/ 30
pts
10 pts each
____/ 30
pts
____/ 30 pts
___
subtotal
Total
____/150pts
multiple choice, true/false, or essay. Questions range in points, considering
number of total questions and weight of essay questions. This exam is worth a
total of 300 points.
An answer key and rubric with referenced page number of text book or lecture is
used for evaluation of essay questions.
Assignments/ Participation
Ten class assignments and are to be completed in the classroom (attendance is
mandatory for credit as an audience is required for each-no exceptions).
Student Needs
"Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must
provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss
specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class.
The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523)."
Class Schedule
Fundamentals of Speech (SPC1608)
Class Schedule, Fall 2012 (Tues 7:00pm-9:45pm)
Date
Class Meetings
Aug 28
Course Introduction
Sep 4
Sep 11
Sep 18
Sep 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Speech Anxiety Discussion
Outlining Speech 1
- Mini-class introductions
(ice breaker)
Class Activity - Preparing the speech
outline
Speech 1 Delivery
Speech Self-Critique
Class Activity-video clip
Class Activity – Nonverbal
communication
Class Activity-editing outlines
Speech 2 – informative speech
w/outline
Class Activity-constructing visual aids
Guidelines for Informative Speaking
Reading/Homework (From “Public Speaking for
College & Career,” Gregory Hamilton, 9th Edition)
Review Syllabus, obtain textbook
Read Chapter 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
Read Chapter 2: Controlling Nervousness
Read Chapter 3: Listening
Read Chapter 4: Reaching the Audience
Prepare Speech Delivery (time)
Speech sample review & edit*
Read Chapter 5: Selecting Topic, Purpose, and Central
Read Chapter 6: Finding Information (Pages 100-107)
Read Chapter 7: Evaluating Information & Avoiding
Plagiarism
Practice your speech (Page 293)
Death by PowerPoint (Pages 189-196)
Sign up for speech times for all speeches this semester*
Read Chapter 9 (Including Appendix): Presentation
Review Essay questions for exam
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Speech 2 -informative speech w/
power point
Mini-review for Final Exam
Researching a topic
Designing Effective Visual Aids
Designing a graph
Speech 3 Delivery - Informative
Speech w/Documentation & Visual
Aid
Audience Analysis, Listening,
Research, Informative Speaking
Class Activity-video clip
Using Language Effectively
Persuasive Appeals: Ethos, Pathos,
Logos
Aids
Idea Read Chapter 10: The Body of the Speech (Pages
199-203)
Read Chapter 11: Intros and Conclusions (Pages 217230)
Read Chapter 13: Wording the Speech
Language Activity*
Read Chapter 14: Delivering the Speech
Read Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform
In-class activity*
Review lecture notes for Exam
Begin researching your persuasive speech
Read Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade
Final In-class Assignment
Read Chapter 17 (Pages 344-351): Persuasive
Strategies
Read Chapter 17 (Pages 351-358): Persuasive
Strategies
Nov 27
Introduction to Persuasive Speaking
How do listeners process persuasive
messages?
Elaboration Likelihood Model
Practice your speech
Read Chapter 17 (Pages 358-362): Persuasive
Strategies
Dec 4
Speech 4-Persuasive Speech
Speech Self-Critique
Dec 11
Exam
Read Chapter 8 (Pages 152-158): Supporting Your
Ideas
Chapter 19 Speaking in Groups
*Please note adjusted hours for final.
The instructor may revise the class schedule as needed.